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Key Facts: Pará, Brazil Wages

Location
Pará, Brazil
Currency
Brazilian Real (BRL)
Minimum Wage
R$7.37 /hr (matches national rate)
Data Source
Brazilian Ministry of Labour and Employment
Last Updated
2026-05-04
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Minimum Wage in Pará

State of Brazil · Data verified 2026-01-01

Minimum wage

R$7.37 /hr

Matches Brazil national rate #18 of 27 state Since 2026-01-01

With a population of 8.7 million, Pará is a state of Brazil whose economy centers on mining and agriculture. The state follows the national minimum wage of R$7.37 per hour. Key economic outputs include iron ore, soybeans, beef.

• AT A GLANCE

Rank
#18 of 27
state
vs National
=
Brazil floor
Annual (est.)
R$15,330
full-time, before tax
Change Since 2023
+23%
nominal wage

Wage Breakdown

Hourly
R$7.37
Monthly
R$1,621
Annual
R$21,073 13 monthly payments (13th salary mandatory in Brazil)

Federal salário mínimo of R$1,621/month effective January 1, 2026 (6.79% increase from R$1,518). Brazilian salary includes mandatory 13th salary, paid in two installments (typically November and December).

At this rate, a full-time worker earns approximately R$15,330 /yr before tax. Whether that covers living costs depends on local prices. See Brazil purchasing power context.

Minimum Wage History

Nominal wage

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